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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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